Behind the Badge Episode 25 | The importance of trusting the police
Oct 24, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, in for David Hochberg, is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd and retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal. Listen in while they take a closer look at a recent poll that reveals an intriguing trend: trust in the police as a profession is on the rise. But what does this mean for the everyday realities that officers face on the streets? Join the panel as they explore the complexities of public perception and the ongoing challenges law enforcement officers encounter in building trust within their communities.
Behind the Badge Episode 24 | The State’s Attorney’s role in the criminal justice system
Oct 18, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, in for David Hochberg, is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd and DeKalb County State’s Attorney Rick Amato. Listen in while they explore the crucial role of a state’s attorney in the criminal justice system. Mr. Amato also shares his perspective, having worked on both sides of the aisle as a defense attorney and a prosecutor.
Behind the Badge Episode 23 | Importance of Managing Your Message with a PIO
Oct 16, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Chris Covelli, Fairview Heights Police Chief Steve Johnson, Rockford Police PIO Michelle Marcomb, and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey. Listen in while they discuss the crucial role of Public Information Officers (PIOs) within police departments, especially during times of crisis. PIOs serve as the bridge between law enforcement and the community, ensuring transparency, managing communication, and providing vital updates during critical incidents. The panel explores their responsibilities, challenges, and the strategies they employ to maintain public trust and safety.
Behind the Badge Episode 22 | Women on the Force – Recruiting and empowering female police
Oct 04, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey, Springfield Deputy Chief Sarah Pickford and Bartlett Police Detective Maha Ayesh. Listen in while they dive into the journeys of remarkable women who are making a difference in the field of law enforcement and inspiring the next generation of trailblazers. From overcoming challenges and breaking stereotypes to leading with courage and compassion, our episode features stories and conversations with women who serve in various law enforcement roles.
Behind the Badge Episode 21 | What police are doing about A.I.
Sep 27, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley. Listen in while the hosts tackle one of the most pressing issues in modern policing: the intersection of artificial intelligence and law enforcement. As AI technology rapidly evolves, so too do the challenges and opportunities it presents for police departments.
Behind the Badge Episode 20 | Why are there multiple squad cars at simple traffic stops?
Sep 20, 2024
Ever wondered why a routine traffic stop sometimes looks more like a major operation? On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd and Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley. Listen in while they explore why multiple squad cars are often seen at what seems like a simple traffic stop. From the dynamics of officer safety and procedural efficiency to the underlying factors of local law enforcement practices, we reveal the situations that could lead to these scenes and why it shouldn’t be a big concern.
Behind the Badge Episode 18 | Resiliency of police in the face of protests
Sep 06, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd and Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley. Listen in while our co-hosts discuss the resiliency of the police force that dealt with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago during the month of August. They also chat about the strength of LEOs and Chicago Superintendent Larry Snelling.
Behind the Badge Episode 17 | Evolution of Police Technology
Aug 30, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal and Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen. Listen in while our co-hosts go into great detail about different technologies utilized by law enforcement to keep the public and themselves safe. From CB radios and gas masks to body armor and less lethal devices, our hosts go into detail about the technology used to protect and serve.
Behind the Badge Episode 16 | Police preparation for a presidential visit
Aug 23, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey. Listen in while our co-hosts go into great detail about all the preparation police do before a presidential visit or a large-scale event.
Behind the Badge Episode 14 | So you want to become a police officer…
Jul 26, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, and Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen. Listen in while our co-hosts go into great detail about what they are looking for in a new recruit, the qualifications you must meet to even apply, the process you must go through to become an officer, what will automatically get you disqualified, and more!
Behind the Badge Episode 13 | The trouble with traffic enforcement
Jul 19, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, and Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen. Listen in while our co-hosts discuss an important topic concerning traffic enforcement and safety. A new report from NHTSA shows traffic fatalities are down slightly from the previous year, BUT still way above pre-pandemic levels. Our hosts discuss the issues surrounding traffic fatalities as well as traffic enforcement in general.
Behind the Badge Episode 12 | How the Public Can Help with Law Enforcement
Jul 12, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey. Listen in while our co-hosts discuss public safety, see something say something, and how the public is getting involved in law enforcement. They also touch on the subject of Public Information Officers and how they help to keep the public informed.
Behind the Badge Episode 11 | Honoring Law Enforcement Civilian Personnel
Jul 05, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey, and Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen. Listen in while our co-hosts take some time to honor Law enforcement civilian personnel.
Behind the Badge Episode 10 | Listener questions: Situations for use of deadly force
Jun 29, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey, and Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen. Listen in while our co-hosts answer listeners questions, comments and concerns.
Behind the Badge Episode 9 | The Rise of Attacks on Law Enforcement
Jun 21, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, filling in for Host David Hochberg is Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey who is joined by Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen and O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman. Listen in while our hosts discuss the results of a study that shows that there is a rise in attacks on law enforcement.
Behind the Badge Episode 8 | The Moms Behind the Officers
Jun 14, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal’s mother, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, and his mother. Listen in while our co-hosts along with our special guests discuss what it’s like being a mother or family member of a police officer.
Behind the Badge Episode 7 | Humble Heroes – Officer Robin Brachear
Jun 07, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg along with co-hosts, retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, and O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, are joined by special guests Chief Vernon Foli and Officer Robin Brachear from Chatham, Illinois. Listen in while our co-hosts along with our special guests highlight the extraordinary efforts of Chatham, Illinois Police Officer Robin Brachear. His heroic efforts on Dec. 18, 2023, in the face of danger are nothing short of astounding. Listen in to his story and more.
Behind the Badge Episode 6 | What the ILACP can do for you
May 31, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by DeKalb Chief of Police David Byrd, ILACP Executive Director Kenny Winslow, O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey. Listen in while our panel discusses what the ILACP is and what it can do for you.
Behind the Badge Episode 5 | De-escalation and use of force
May 24, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, and Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley. Listen in while our co-hosts cover topics relating to de-escalation and use of force.
Behind the Badge Episode 4 | Navigating the Police Hierarchy
Apr 12, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, ILACP Executive Director Kenny Winslow, and O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman delve into police department structure and the differences between departments. Our co-hosts continue the conversation with how to develop officers into qualified leaders in the department.
Behind the Badge Illinois Episode 3 | Staying Safe in Public
Apr 05, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, and Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria to address current events happening within law enforcement from the eyes of law enforcement leaders. To kick off the conversation, our panel takes on the topic of public safety after the mass shooting following a Super Bowl LVIII victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Behind the Badge Episode 2 | Law enforcement share their retention efforts
Mar 08, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey to address current events happening within law enforcement from the eyes of law enforcement leaders. To kick off the conversation, our esteemed panel dive a little deeper into last week’s topic of recruitment and retention challenges within law enforcement with a larger focus on retention. Then, to end this episode Chief Byrd shares a funny police story.
Behind the Badge Episode 1 | Law enforcement talk recruitment concerns
Feb 29, 2024
On this episode of Behind the Badge, Host David Hochberg is joined with retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey and Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen to address current events happening within law enforcement from the eyes of law enforcement leaders. Tune in while the esteemed panel discuss recruitment and retention challenges within law enforcement with the focus on the recruitment side of the conversation.
Learn about the Behind the Badge panel
Feb 22, 2024
David Hochberg and his panel of police professionals with over 100 years of law enforcement experience, who are located throughout Illinois, include retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey. The show will address current events happening within law enforcement from the eyes of law enforcement leaders. Some of the topics we will discuss are recruitment/retention, public safety, conceal carry, de-escalation training, crowd control, and any other topics our listeners would like us to discuss.